May 2020

  Annnddd we are still replaying Groundhog Day IRL. May has been filled with so many opportunities to try out new things, revisit old hobbies, and Procrasti-bake all the recipes! Virtual has become everyone’s reality, but that’s not such a bad thing. I’ve always been a homebody so staying in hasn’t had much of an effect on me at all. So much to occupy myself with in my little sanctuary, it’s felt almost odd stepping off of my front porch steps. I continue to pair my daily devotion with my cup of coffee. That sets me up for my movement of the day, that I post with a verse or special thought for that day on my IG feed. We’ve all had this incredible gift of time we always had wished for! I don’t know how many times I’ve said “If only I had a few more hours in the day…” We’ve all gotten a chance to catch up on our beauty sleep, whittle down the inbox, even paint a wall or two. Now some days I do allow myself to take it easy, but for the most part I’m always “working” on something. Why does it feel like it takes three hours to give yourself only a half decent pedicure?!? What have you tackled that you can be grateful for? Sure, many plans have been postponed or cancelled, but that freed up your time or resources for something else right. As the weather has been trying to turn to spring, and the longer daylight, have you been going outside more? Maybe you planted a garden, it counts even if it’s just one pot. I’ve been noticing new birdsongs in the mornings from migratory bird, I just freeze in front of the window and tune my ears to it. Seeking out the good in all things has been how I’ve managed through this Rona shut down. As the month draws to an end my body is craving a rest day, I haven’t been this sore from Pilates ever! My heart also has anticipation towards our local re-opening phases, and knows with each passing day, we are closer to going back “to the new normal”. I’ve temporarily lost my love of grocery shopping, as it’s so much more stressful now. Cooking is my second love-language, and shopping is all part of that feeling of love to me. Sharing dishes with my family brings me joy, and I’m so thankful that there are provisions and supplies more readily available now. Just yesterday I found packets of yeast (limit of two) and was smiling (under my mask) since that means, I can start making homemade pizza crust again. Which pre-Rona, “I didn’t have time to make from scratch”, so I would spend more money for the pre-made stuff.  So, you see my friends, I hope you’ll consider how important mindset it. I do watch a fair bit of news, but I also recharge in silence, move to the music, and whistle back to the birds. I hope you can find balance, even if it takes effort to do so. It will be so worth it each and every day to explore your mind, body and heart. I pray that you are well, both physically and mentally. Hopefully June will allow us to settle into a new routine, while maintaining our self-reflection practices, internal and external with our sanity all together.

Be well,

 Carla